http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 14 May 2026 14:31:46 +0200 Thu, 14 May 2026 14:31:46 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/14/thailands-prehistoric-giant-new-dinosaur-is-biggest-ever-found-in-southeast-asia http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/14/thailands-prehistoric-giant-new-dinosaur-is-biggest-ever-found-in-southeast-asia Thu, 14 May 2026 14:31:03 +0200 Scientists in Thailand have identified a gigantic new long-necked dinosaur that may be the largest ever found in Southeast Asia. The species, named Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, is estimated to have reached around 27 metres in length. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/14/drug-counsellor-who-supplied-fatal-ketamine-to-matthew-perry-sentenced-to-two-years-in-pri http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/14/drug-counsellor-who-supplied-fatal-ketamine-to-matthew-perry-sentenced-to-two-years-in-pri Thu, 14 May 2026 09:04:13 +0200 The counsellor admitted he connected the actor to a dealer prosecutors dubbed the “Ketamine Queen,” later cooperating with investigators after being tracked down months after Perry’s death. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/14/urban-art-biennale-rust-dust-and-decay-revamps-germanys-volklingen-ironworks http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/14/urban-art-biennale-rust-dust-and-decay-revamps-germanys-volklingen-ironworks Thu, 14 May 2026 07:14:59 +0200 At one of Europe’s most imposing industrial relics, urban artists are transforming rust, dust and decay into a giant open-air gallery. The Urban Art Biennale has returned to Germany’s Völklingen Ironworks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/13/lost-9th-century-manuscript-containing-earliest-english-poem-found-in-a-rome-library http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/13/lost-9th-century-manuscript-containing-earliest-english-poem-found-in-a-rome-library Wed, 13 May 2026 15:40:29 +0200 A 9th-century manuscript held in Rome has revealed the earliest known Old English poem, Caedmon’s Hymn, hidden within a copy of Bede’s Ecclesiastical History of the English People. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/13/inside-qatars-venice-biennale-exhibition-on-hospitality-migration-and-belonging http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/13/inside-qatars-venice-biennale-exhibition-on-hospitality-migration-and-belonging Wed, 13 May 2026 14:40:30 +0200 From sculptural water vessels to spice-filled kitchens, Qatar’s Venice Biennale exhibition explores identity, hospitality and cultural exchange across the Arab world and its diasporas through sound, movement and shared meals. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/13/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2026-cannes-film-festival-in-just-over-a-minute http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/13/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2026-cannes-film-festival-in-just-over-a-minute Wed, 13 May 2026 12:16:51 +0200 The 79th Cannes Film Festival is underway on the Côte d'Azur, kicking off with the French period-comedy The Electric Kiss and an honorary Palme d'Or for Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/13/favourite-finland-and-israel-make-it-through-to-eurovision-final http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/13/favourite-finland-and-israel-make-it-through-to-eurovision-final Wed, 13 May 2026 08:29:16 +0200 Acts from 15 countries performed their 3-minute songs onstage – often with eye-catching choreography and pyrotechnics – in a bid for votes from juries in participating nations and viewers around the world. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/12/zapper-bollore-publishing-protest-spreads-to-french-cinema-at-cannes http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/12/zapper-bollore-publishing-protest-spreads-to-french-cinema-at-cannes Tue, 12 May 2026 18:16:55 +0200 On the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival, 600 leading figures from the film industry have published an opinion piece condemning the growing influence of the conservative billionaire on the industry, from Canal+ to Grasset, and warning of a threat to creative freedom. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/12/rare-caucasian-horse-breed-attracts-renewed-attention-in-germany http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/12/rare-caucasian-horse-breed-attracts-renewed-attention-in-germany Tue, 12 May 2026 16:22:49 +0200 Rare Karabakh horses, prized for their golden coats and stamina, are preserved through joint Azerbaijani and German conservation efforts, safeguarding a centuries-old equestrian heritage. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/12/religious-restrictions-nearly-renovated-theological-school-of-halki-faces-fight-to-reopen http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/12/religious-restrictions-nearly-renovated-theological-school-of-halki-faces-fight-to-reopen Tue, 12 May 2026 13:37:14 +0200 The Ecumenical Patriarchate has announced that the school's renovation works will be completed in September but it is still awaiting permission from Turkey to reopen the facility after its forced closure in 1971. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/12/want-to-keep-aging-at-bay-get-some-arts-and-culture-every-day-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/12/want-to-keep-aging-at-bay-get-some-arts-and-culture-every-day-study-finds Tue, 12 May 2026 12:34:32 +0200 Researchers found that people who engaged in arts and cultural activities every week appeared to age more slowly at a biological level, with effects comparable to regular exercise. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/12/eurovision-song-contest-2026-the-most-streamed-entries-of-all-time-and-the-peoples-winners http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/12/eurovision-song-contest-2026-the-most-streamed-entries-of-all-time-and-the-peoples-winners Tue, 12 May 2026 09:31:12 +0200 Spotify’s new research reveals the most streamed entries in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest and key factors shared by winning entries. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/12/is-tripe-soup-greek-or-turkish-a-culinary-dispute-heats-up http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/12/is-tripe-soup-greek-or-turkish-a-culinary-dispute-heats-up Tue, 12 May 2026 07:06:52 +0200 Greece and Turkey are clashing over who can claim tripe soup as their own. Known as “patsa” in Greece and “iskembe” in Turkey, the centuries-old recipe is a staple in both countries - and a popular hangover cure. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/the-making-of-the-palme-dor-chopards-caroline-scheufele-and-the-art-of-creation http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/the-making-of-the-palme-dor-chopards-caroline-scheufele-and-the-art-of-creation Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:56 +0200 Before the stars appear on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, Swiss jewellers Chopard invited Euronews Culture to see the making of the Palme d'Or, one of the most prestigious trophies in cinema. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/ron-arad-on-design-the-difficulty-is-knowing-which-ideas-to-spend-your-time-on http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/ron-arad-on-design-the-difficulty-is-knowing-which-ideas-to-spend-your-time-on Mon, 11 May 2026 17:30:53 +0200 The influential designer and artist is currently presenting a major exhibition of his works from 1992-2026 at the Opera Gallery in Monaco. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/my-obsession-with-elvis-is-almost-like-a-drug-emin-shoots-the-breeze-on-love-for-king-of-p http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/my-obsession-with-elvis-is-almost-like-a-drug-emin-shoots-the-breeze-on-love-for-king-of-p Mon, 11 May 2026 16:25:50 +0200 There are some interviews where you sit down, ask the questions, and leave with the quotes you need. And then there are the conversations that feel more like moments. Meeting EMIN at Sea Breeze felt like the latter. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/beatles-to-open-new-immersive-fan-experience-at-iconic-site-of-their-final-performance http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/beatles-to-open-new-immersive-fan-experience-at-iconic-site-of-their-final-performance Mon, 11 May 2026 14:26:48 +0200 The Beatles are returning to one of their most iconic locations with a new seven-floor fan experience set inside their former Savile Row headquarters in central London. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/naked-bell-ringers-to-drone-powered-flying-carpets-the-must-see-works-of-venice-art-bienna http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/naked-bell-ringers-to-drone-powered-flying-carpets-the-must-see-works-of-venice-art-bienna Mon, 11 May 2026 14:11:19 +0200 From a naked performer acting as a giant bell ringer to drone-powered flying carpets suspended inside a church, take a look at some of the most talked-about works at this year's Venice Art Biennale. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/dua-lipa-files-15-million-lawsuit-against-samsung-over-alleged-use-of-her-image-on-tv-boxe http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/dua-lipa-files-15-million-lawsuit-against-samsung-over-alleged-use-of-her-image-on-tv-boxe Mon, 11 May 2026 11:37:11 +0200 The lawsuit claims Samsung's packaging made it appear as though she endorsed the products, despite never agreeing to the campaign. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/birds-bad-omens-and-obsession-what-to-see-do-or-hear-this-week-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/birds-bad-omens-and-obsession-what-to-see-do-or-hear-this-week-in-europe Mon, 11 May 2026 09:17:05 +0200 From horror movies about obsessional love to exhibitions highlighting the diverse creativity of the Asia-Pacific - here's what to visit, listen to and look out for in Europe this week. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/listen-up-audible-launches-new-york-pop-up-bookstore-with-no-printed-books http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/listen-up-audible-launches-new-york-pop-up-bookstore-with-no-printed-books Mon, 11 May 2026 08:30:05 +0200 New York is the launchpad this month for Audible Story House a pop-up bookless bookstore. The firm hopes the idea will take off in the city and cement its place as a community hub and listening lounge for literature. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/eurovision-semi-finals-what-to-expect-how-to-watch-and-who-is-among-favourites-to-win http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/eurovision-semi-finals-what-to-expect-how-to-watch-and-who-is-among-favourites-to-win Mon, 11 May 2026 07:32:18 +0200 Discord over Israel's participation and its war in Gaza has dominated the build-up to this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Now, on the eve of the start of the semi-finals, here’s a breakdown of who's set to perform when and what to expect. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/10/art-as-survival-us-artists-anti-war-artefacts-exhibited-in-tehran http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/10/art-as-survival-us-artists-anti-war-artefacts-exhibited-in-tehran Sun, 10 May 2026 17:49:52 +0200 The works on display come from the museum’s major collection of modern American and European art, acquired in the 70s by Farah Pahlavi, the former shah’s wife, which has largely been kept out of public view since the revolution. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/10/outdoor-chandeliers-and-a-thought-chamber-must-see-satellite-exhibitions-beyond-the-venice http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/10/outdoor-chandeliers-and-a-thought-chamber-must-see-satellite-exhibitions-beyond-the-venice Sun, 10 May 2026 08:27:16 +0200 Some shows are already pegged as some of the most highly anticipated art happenings of the year. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/09/venice-biennale-opens-with-protests-against-russia-and-israel http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/09/venice-biennale-opens-with-protests-against-russia-and-israel Sat, 09 May 2026 18:01:59 +0200 For the first time, Biennale workers went on strike on Friday over Russia's and Israel's presence at the kermesse, with twenty pavilions closed on the eve of the public opening. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/09/oases-sonic-prayers-and-nurture-venice-biennale-2026-invites-visitors-to-slow-down http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/09/oases-sonic-prayers-and-nurture-venice-biennale-2026-invites-visitors-to-slow-down Sat, 09 May 2026 07:14:15 +0200 After Koyo Kouoh’s untimely death in May 2025, the Cameroonian-Swiss curator’s concept for the Biennale is now being realised by her team. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/monumental-nature-giant-henry-moore-sculptures-take-over-londons-kew-gardens http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/monumental-nature-giant-henry-moore-sculptures-take-over-londons-kew-gardens Fri, 08 May 2026 16:30:01 +0200 Thirty monumental works by Henry Moore have been placed across London's Kew Gardens, creating a dialogue between art and nature. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/this-historic-oxford-cinema-could-be-lost-to-film-lovers-soon-if-its-lease-is-not-renewed http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/this-historic-oxford-cinema-could-be-lost-to-film-lovers-soon-if-its-lease-is-not-renewed Fri, 08 May 2026 16:09:36 +0200 The Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford, UK, requires a lease extension past 2037 to be able to carry out key renovations and make the most of grants for energy efficiency and accessibility. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/france-confronts-nazi-looted-art-legacy-in-new-musee-dorsay-gallery http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/france-confronts-nazi-looted-art-legacy-in-new-musee-dorsay-gallery Fri, 08 May 2026 14:30:54 +0200 A new gallery at Paris’s Musée d’Orsay is putting Nazi-era looted and displaced artworks on public display, including pieces with incomplete or disputed ownership histories. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/music-meets-wellness-edinburgh-fringe-2026-will-have-theatre-inside-uks-biggest-sauna http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/music-meets-wellness-edinburgh-fringe-2026-will-have-theatre-inside-uks-biggest-sauna Fri, 08 May 2026 12:26:14 +0200 The “Sauna Theatre” will be the first of its kind in the UK, providing an immersive experience for wellness and culture fans alike. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-mortal-kombat-ii-game-over http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-mortal-kombat-ii-game-over Fri, 08 May 2026 11:05:59 +0200 Dumb fun for some; another failed video game adaptation for others. Wherever you stand, just don't fall for the "made for the fans" routine... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/a-life-in-pictures-sir-david-attenborough-celebrates-his-100th-birthday http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/a-life-in-pictures-sir-david-attenborough-celebrates-his-100th-birthday Fri, 08 May 2026 10:42:37 +0200 Across decades of groundbreaking documentaries, Sir David Attenborough has brought the beauty and fragility of life on Earth into homes around the world. Today he turns 100. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/the-gilded-dead-germanys-eerie-catacomb-saints-revealed http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/the-gilded-dead-germanys-eerie-catacomb-saints-revealed Fri, 08 May 2026 10:36:56 +0200 Known as Vincenzius, Valerius, Benedictus, and Felix Benedictus, these catacomb saints were brought to the Bavarian town of Bad Staffelstein from Rome during the late 17th and 18th centuries. The remains are believed to be those of early Christian martyrs. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/white-house-lashes-out-at-sick-star-wars-actor-mark-hamill-for-ai-post-of-dead-donald-trum http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/white-house-lashes-out-at-sick-star-wars-actor-mark-hamill-for-ai-post-of-dead-donald-trum Fri, 08 May 2026 09:53:17 +0200 The White House has called Mark Hamill a “sick individual” after the Star Wars actor posted an image of Donald Trump in a grave on social media. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/inside-kfda-the-arts-festival-that-unites-belgiums-flemish-and-french-speaking-communities http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/inside-kfda-the-arts-festival-that-unites-belgiums-flemish-and-french-speaking-communities Fri, 08 May 2026 09:15:28 +0200 The Kunstenfestivaldesarts in Brussels is small in budget but big in ambition. Each year, it brings together Belgium’s Flemish and French-speaking communities while showcasing artists from around the world — a fitting opening to the European festival season. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/dai-dai-shakira-teases-official-world-cup-2026-anthem http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/08/dai-dai-shakira-teases-official-world-cup-2026-anthem Fri, 08 May 2026 08:29:34 +0200 Shakira marks her fourth musical participation in FIFA tournaments with the song 'Dai Dai', which will be released in full on 14 May. The 2026 World Cup kicks off on 11 June. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/07/fading-echo-can-independent-gaming-studios-survive-ai-and-battle-for-a-better-future http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/07/fading-echo-can-independent-gaming-studios-survive-ai-and-battle-for-a-better-future Thu, 07 May 2026 16:17:13 +0200 Euronews Culture speaks to Elise Marchouba, Senior Producer at independent game developer Emeteria, about the upcoming game Fading Echo, the stereotypes still clinging onto the gaming community, and the challenges facing the video game industry. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/07/singer-bonnie-tyler-recovering-after-emergency-operation-in-portugal http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/07/singer-bonnie-tyler-recovering-after-emergency-operation-in-portugal Thu, 07 May 2026 14:54:56 +0200 A perforation in her intestine led Bonnie Tyler to undergo emergency surgery at Faro hospital. The singer, who has lived in the Algarve for several years, is recovering. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/07/blood-is-russias-art-politics-and-protests-mark-start-of-venice-biennale http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/07/blood-is-russias-art-politics-and-protests-mark-start-of-venice-biennale Thu, 07 May 2026 13:54:39 +0200 The Russian punk rockers Pussy Riot and Ukraine feminist group FEMEN have joined forces to protest at Russia's participation at the Venice Biennale, the world's oldest international art exhibition. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/07/nobel-laureate-jm-coetzee-refuses-to-attend-jerusalem-writers-festival-over-israels-action http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/07/nobel-laureate-jm-coetzee-refuses-to-attend-jerusalem-writers-festival-over-israels-action Thu, 07 May 2026 12:12:22 +0200 Coetzee is the latest literary figure to call out Israel’s actions against Gaza, with several other film actors and authors also having declined working with Israeli institutions in the past few years. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/07/pocahontas-actress-sues-james-cameron-for-stealing-her-face-for-avatar-character http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/07/pocahontas-actress-sues-james-cameron-for-stealing-her-face-for-avatar-character Thu, 07 May 2026 09:17:17 +0200 Avatar franchise director James Cameron is being sued by Q’orianka Kilcher over her allegation that he based an Avatar character on her image, without credit or compensation. The lawsuit says Cameron used Kilcher’s features without permission after seeing her in advert for 'The New World'. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/07/the-wedding-at-cana-french-artist-jr-transforms-venice-venice-hotel-in-latest-social-proje http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/07/the-wedding-at-cana-french-artist-jr-transforms-venice-venice-hotel-in-latest-social-proje Thu, 07 May 2026 08:53:34 +0200 JR’s latest project celebrates real and complicated contemporary human lives, while seeking to forge new social connections. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/06/the-rolling-stones-foreign-tongues-the-30-worst-album-covers-of-all-time http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/06/the-rolling-stones-foreign-tongues-the-30-worst-album-covers-of-all-time Wed, 06 May 2026 17:29:10 +0200 CONTENT WARNING: This article contains images you can’t unsee. Some album covers also feature language some people may find offensive. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/06/have-posters-for-kneecaps-album-fenian-been-censored-in-london-transport http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/06/have-posters-for-kneecaps-album-fenian-been-censored-in-london-transport Wed, 06 May 2026 15:44:56 +0200 The band’s manager Daniel Lambert has claimed that Transport For London would not allow promotional posters for Kneecap's new album 'Fenian'. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/06/studio-ghibli-wins-spains-highest-princess-of-asturias-award-for-universal-cinema http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/06/studio-ghibli-wins-spains-highest-princess-of-asturias-award-for-universal-cinema Wed, 06 May 2026 14:42:07 +0200 Japanese animator Studio Ghibli has been awarded Spain's 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities for its contribution to world animation and its defence of humanist, ecological and universal values. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/06/unacceptable-israeli-community-anger-over-public-support-for-kanye-west-concert-in-portuga http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/06/unacceptable-israeli-community-anger-over-public-support-for-kanye-west-concert-in-portuga Wed, 06 May 2026 12:21:17 +0200 The Israeli community has asked the Faro and Loulé councils and the government not to grant any public finance to the show, which is set to take place in the Algarve on 7 August. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/06/the-odyssey-trailer-sparks-criticism-over-accents-and-daddy-issues http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/06/the-odyssey-trailer-sparks-criticism-over-accents-and-daddy-issues Wed, 06 May 2026 10:42:18 +0200 Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming epic is dividing opinions. The latest trailer has sparked criticism over the use of modern terms and American accents, which seem at odds with the ancient Greek setting... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/06/matthew-perrys-friends-memorabilia-to-go-to-auction-for-charity http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/06/matthew-perrys-friends-memorabilia-to-go-to-auction-for-charity Wed, 06 May 2026 09:08:03 +0200 An auction featuring Friends memorabilia, artwork and other valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry will be held next month, with proceeds benefiting the charitable foundation established in the actor's name following his death in 2023. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/05/wales-finest-and-most-underestimated-musical-export-an-introduction-to-super-furry-animals http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/05/wales-finest-and-most-underestimated-musical-export-an-introduction-to-super-furry-animals Tue, 05 May 2026 16:01:56 +0200 Heard of them? Good. In the purge, you survive. "Super Furry What Now?" We've got you covered... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/05/iran-exits-venice-biennale-as-tensions-remains-high-in-middle-east http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/05/iran-exits-venice-biennale-as-tensions-remains-high-in-middle-east Tue, 05 May 2026 14:55:08 +0200 The Islamic Republic of Iran has withdrawn from the 2026 Venice Biennale just days before the opening exhibition as fears remain high of renewed conflict in the Middle East.